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Researchers with the Elizabeth River Project haul in the day's catch to check the status of fish living in the Money Point wetland restoration area. This haul includes mummichogs, an important indicator species for the river. Nearly a hundred years of creosote pollution - the chemical used to preserve wood pilings and railroad ties - has left a river in need of severe repair. Nearly 50-60 percent of mummichog tested in this area show signs of being pre-cancerous, while about 20 percent test positive for full-blown cancer. (Photo/Morgan Heim)